Our days are filled with complex processes that require several steps to complete. These steps take up a whole lot of brain power to remember. Instead, try creating a checklist to help automate the process for next time!

To Do: Checklist a Process

Today, as you are completing a complex recurring process, create a checklist of all the key steps. Use this checklist to preserve brainpower while moving faster next time.

Our workspaces tend to be the areas that get the least amount of TLC. Desks get filled with notebooks, empty coffee cups and the many other items we use throughout the day. This week, take a few minutes to tidy up and get organized.

We all have busy schedules that make it easy to put our health on the back burner. Exercise is an important part of your day, whether it's to maintain a healthy lifestyle or to get your blood flowing for creative and energized work. Here's an easy and quick way to fit some exercise into your day.

What can you do today that will make tomorrow that much better? That is your mission this week -- spend a few minutes on a task, small or big, that will make tomorrow better, easier and more successful.

Make Tomorrow Successful

To Do:

End today's workday with 10 minutes solely focused on activities that will make tomorrow's workday even more successful.

We are creatures of habit, which means we often get stuck in inefficient processes. What is one thing you could do better to achieve the same or better results? Maybe it's the way you prioritize your todo list, or perhaps it's time to purchase that new kitchen utensil after all.

Find a Better Way

To Do: Pause.

At least once today, stop and ask yourself:

"Is there a better way to do this?"

Brainstorm solutions that would help you produce results faster, cheaper, easier, bigger or better.

When was the last time you took a nap? Not a full night's rest, but a power nap on the couch? That is your mission this week -- power up by getting a few extra Z's. You'll be surprised by how much energy just a few minutes of shuteye can give you.

What have you learned that you wish you knew when you were younger or just starting your career? Pay it forward by sharing this knowledge. Whether you choose to mentor someone in your field or host a Q&A session with a student, this simple act can be incredibly fulfilling.

Have your been procrastinating on a personal project? Take the time this week to move it forward. A small action can give you a boost of energy, which will help move the project along in the days and weeks ahead.

To Do: Catalyze Momentum

Take one action to move a home or personal project forward:

Do

Delegate / Enlist Help

Call / Email

Schedule / Reschedule

Research

Brainstorm

Prioritize

P.S. Feeling ambitious? Try this on a project you've been putting off.

How do your social media feeds make you feel? Are they full of negativity, or are you following people that inspire and motivate you? Rethink your social media mindset and make these digital channels a source of positivity.

Spread a little positivity this week by reaching out to friends, family members, coworkers, and anyone else in your network that you haven't been in touch with recently. Send them a note or meet for coffee to tell them why you value that relationship.

To Do: Spread Sunshine!

Reach out to 5 people you haven't interacted with lately and express thanks or gratitude. No agenda -- just "thanks" and a brief, sincere message explaining why.

Your week should be full of a myriad of activities outside of work, including time with your loved ones and dedicated time for yourself. Schedule this time in your calendar to ensure it doesn't get overlooked.

A lot of us spend most of our working days sitting in front of a computer -- that's about 40 hours a week of just sitting with very little movement. Instead, use your meetings as an opportunity to get moving.

Marissa has worked with some of the most visionary entrepreneurs on the planet. She’s dialed in to the frustrations these results-oriented, interrupt-driven individuals have with bureaucracy and suboptimal team performance. Her coaching helps entrepreneurs counteract growth-killing practices and unlock unparalleled performance from their support staff.

Marissa has worked with some of the most visionary entrepreneurs on the planet. She’s dialed in to the frustrations these results-oriented, interrupt-driven individuals have with bureaucracy and suboptimal team performance. Her coaching helps entrepreneurs counteract growth-killing practices and unlock unparalleled performance from their support staff.

Welcome to 52 Notes

Each week of 2017, we'll be sending a note from Marissa Brassfield (Founder and CEO of Ridiculously Efficient, Inc.). Each note will feature a new productivity tip -- something you can implement into your life immediately and without hassle.

With each note comes the notion that you can Do One Thing Well. Master that one, simple thing to get big results. You'll quickly notice these minor habit and routine changes will give you more control and allow for your productivity levels to soar!

If you have any questions about these notes, simply hit 'reply' to these emails. We'd love to hear how these tips are working for you!

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Marissa has worked with some of the most visionary entrepreneurs on the planet. She’s dialed in to the frustrations these results-oriented, interrupt-driven individuals have with bureaucracy and suboptimal team performance. Her coaching helps entrepreneurs counteract growth-killing practices and unlock unparalleled performance from their support staff.